Driver at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Qualifications for the Driver Job

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Driver II, Job Group ‘E’ in the Public Service;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the officer is required to drive;
• Passed Occupational Test for Drivers II from Mechanical and Transport Department (Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development);
• A Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from any other recognized institution; (v) attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within the last three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology(KIHBT) or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the National Police Service;
• A First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other equivalent institution;
• Certificate course in customer care lasting not less than one (1) week;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance; and
• Demonstrated good conduct, personal discipline, courtesy and respectful behaviour. NOTE: Basic working knowledge in computer applications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities for the Driver Job

• Driving a vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and braking systems, tyre pressure etc.;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• overseeing security and safety of passengers and/or goods therein;
•  maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
•  coaching and guiding junior drivers.